Andra Bria is a growth marketer at Medicai. She is interested in health equity, patient experience and care pathways. She believes in interoperability and collaboration for a more connected healthcare industry.
Articles written by Andra Bria
Cost reduction strategies for healthcare systems
May 22, 2023
Introduction As the healthcare industry continues to face financial challenges, healthcare systems must explore strategies to reduce costs while maintaining high-quality patient care. Implementing effective cost reduction measures is crucial for achieving financial sustainability, improving operational efficiency, and...
3 ways you can transition you medical imaging clinic to a value based care practice
May 15, 2023
Medical imaging clinics play a vital role in the healthcare system, providing critical diagnostic and treatment information for patients. However, the traditional fee-for-service model of healthcare delivery has led to overuse and misuse of imaging services, resulting in increased costs and poor patient outcomes. To...
A Window into the Brain: How Neuroimaging is Changing the Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurological Disorders
April 24, 2023
Medical imaging is a crucial tool in the field of neurology, as it allows for the visualization of the structures and functions of the brain and nervous system. These images can help clinicians diagnose and treat a wide range of neurological disorders, including stroke, brain tumors, and multiple sclerosis, among...
Transforming Cancer Care: The Impact of Oncological Imaging on Patient Outcomes
April 21, 2023
Oncological imaging is a specialized area of medical imaging that uses various techniques to visualize the internal structures of the body and detect any abnormalities that may be indicative of cancer. In this blog post, we will explore the different aspects of oncological imaging management and how our software...
Orthopedics Imaging Software: The Future of Musculoskeletal Diagnosis and Treatment
April 18, 2023
Orthopedic imaging plays a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Three of the most common imaging techniques used in orthopedics are X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans. In this post, we will break down each of these imaging techniques and explain how they are used to diagnose...
How interoperability sustains value based care?
April 14, 2023
Introduction Interoperability is the ability of different systems and devices to communicate and exchange data seamlessly. In the healthcare industry, interoperability is crucial for the successful implementation of value-based care, which focuses on improving the quality of care and reducing costs by shifting the...
Interview with Prof. Dr. Doru Paul, MD, PhD - medical oncologist from New York
April 7, 2023
About Prof. Dr. Doru Paul Prof. Dr. Doru M. Paul is an oncology, hematology and internal medicine specialist with over 20 years of experience practicing in New York City. Dr. Paul is an expert in the treatment of head and neck and lung cancer with a track record of developing successful multidisciplinary approaches...
Unlocking the Power of Data: The Role of Radiology Informatics in Healthcare
March 30, 2023
In this article, we will explore the key concepts and applications of radiology informatics, including its history, current state of the art, and future directions.
An Interview with Dr. Theodor Voiosu,Gastroenterology Consultant
March 18, 2023
We are pleased and honored to feature an interview with Dr. Theodor Voiosu, MD, PhD, Lecturer at UMF Carol Davila Faculty of Medicine, Gastroenterology Consultant at Colentina Clinical Hospital, about the profession of a gastroenterologist, future developments in this field, collaborative care, digital tools and his...
The Power of AI and Cloud Computing in Radiology
March 12, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing are two technologies that rapidly change the radiology field. Radiology is a medical specialty that uses imaging technology to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries. AI and cloud computing are powerful tools that can help radiologists improve the accuracy and...
Women in Radiology: How These Visionaries are Revolutionizing the Industry
March 6, 2023
Radiology is a medical specialty that uses imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and ultrasound to diagnose and treat diseases. In recent years, more and more women have been entering the field of radiology and making a significant impact. Here are some successful contemporary women in radiology who are...
5 things to know about interoperability
March 2, 2023
Interoperability in healthcare refers to the ability of different systems and devices to work together seamlessly. This includes electronic health record (EHR) systems, medical devices, and other hospital systems. Interoperability can help hospitals improve patient care, increase efficiency, and reduce errors. In this...
Streamlining multidisciplinary team boards using a cloud based medical imaging platform
February 28, 2023
Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) boards play a crucial role in the management of cancer patients, allowing medical professionals from various disciplines to collaborate and develop treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.
How can radiology improve its service to oncologists?
February 27, 2023
Introduction Cancer is a disease that affects millions of people around the world every year. The treatment of cancer can be complicated and require various medical specialties to collaborate to achieve optimal results. One of the essential specialties in cancer care is radiology. Radiology has advanced significantly...
The evolution of medical imaging systems in 2023
February 19, 2023
Medical imaging technology has revolutionized the way doctors diagnose and treat patients. From the first X-ray image taken by Wilhelm Röntgen in 1895, medical imaging technology has come a long way. In 2023, medical imaging technology continues to evolve, bringing new capabilities and advancements that further...
How to create a medical image management strategy
February 19, 2023
Introduction Medical imaging is a crucial aspect of modern healthcare. It plays a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of many medical conditions, including cancer, heart disease, and musculoskeletal disorders. However, as medical imaging technology continues to advance, managing the vast amount of data generated...
The Benefits and Challenges of Remote Radiology
February 19, 2023
Remote radiology is a system in which medical images are transferred from one location to another for diagnostic purposes. The images can be accessed by radiologists and other healthcare providers from anywhere in the world. The use of remote radiology has many benefits, including improved efficiency,...
The role of imaging for patient selection for thrombectomy
February 12, 2023
Imaging plays a critical role in patient selection for thrombectomy, a procedure used to remove a blood clot from a blood vessel. When a big cerebral vessel is blocked, thrombectomy is a very successful treatment for a severe ischemic stroke. The prompt and accurate selection of eligible patients is necessary for the...
The role of medical imaging in rare diseases
February 12, 2023
Medical imaging has revolutionized the way medical professionals diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions. From X-rays to MRI scan, these technologies allow healthcare providers to visualize what is happening inside a patient's body in real-time, providing critical information for accurate diagnoses and...
How medical imaging data sharing is improving health equity
February 12, 2023
Medical imaging data sharing is a critical aspect of modern healthcare that is helping to improve health equity. With the advent of digital technologies, medical imaging data can be securely shared between healthcare providers, leading to improved diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes for patients. In this article, we...
Challenges of interoperability in healthcare
February 5, 2023
The capacity of various systems, devices, and applications to efficiently share and use data is referred to as interoperability in the healthcare industry. Interoperability is a critical component of the healthcare sector, yet several obstacles still prevent its mainstream adoption and implementation. This essay will...
Tumor boards - overview and future developments
February 1, 2023
Tumor boards are an essential component of cancer treatment since they bring together a varied group of medical professionals to evaluate patient situations and develop specialized treatment plans. Medical imaging is essential to the tumor board process because it enables the team to visually assess a tumor's...
What is a zero footprint infrastructure for imaging data?
January 20, 2023
Zero footprint infrastructure refers to the concept of creating a digital environment that allows for the storage, viewing, and sharing of medical imaging data without the need for any additional software or hardware. This type of infrastructure is becoming increasingly important as the healthcare industry continues...
Trends in medical imaging for 2023
January 20, 2023
Medical imaging has come a long way over the years and is a vital tool in the diagnosis and treatment of various medical conditions. With new technology and innovations being developed all the time, the field of medical imaging is constantly evolving. In this article, we will take a look at some of the latest trends...
5 ways hospitals cut expenses on infrastructure & improve care quality
January 18, 2023
Hospitals constantly face the challenge of balancing budgets while providing patients with high-quality care. One way to achieve this is by cutting spending on infrastructure, which can free up resources for other vital areas such as staffing, equipment, and technology. Here are five ways that hospitals can cut...
State of radiology - present and future
January 18, 2023
Radiology is a medical specialty that uses imaging methods to detect and treat various conditions and diseases, including X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. Thanks to the adoption of new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, the discipline of radiology has significantly advanced recently. These...
5 innovations that influence the costs of your healthcare organization
January 18, 2023
Innovation in healthcare technology has led to numerous advances in the medical field, but it also has the potential to impact healthcare organizations' costs significantly. Here are five innovations that have had a significant influence on the costs of healthcare organizations:
The Importance of Improving Data Accessibility in Healthcare
January 18, 2023
Data is a vital aspect of healthcare today, and with the advancements in technology, healthcare providers now have access to more data than ever before. This data can help doctors and other healthcare professionals make more informed decisions about patient care, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. However,...
Stronger patient data access for improved care processes
January 18, 2023
Introduction Access to accurate and up-to-date patient information is crucial for providing high-quality care in today's fast-paced healthcare environment. However, many healthcare organizations need help to effectively manage and share patient data, leading to delays, errors, and inefficiencies in care delivery. By...
Revolutionizing Medical Imaging with AI and Cloud Technology
January 18, 2023
Medical imaging is a critical tool for doctors and healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat patients. However, traditional medical imaging methods can be costly, time-consuming, and limited in their capabilities. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology, medical imaging is undergoing...
4 Benefits of cloud-based DICOM
January 16, 2023
DICOM, or Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine, is the standard format for storing, transmitting, and viewing medical imaging data. DICOM archiving refers to the process of storing and managing these medical images and related data for long-term access and retrieval. Traditionally, DICOM archiving has been...
10 questions medical leaders should consider about imaging cost
January 10, 2023
Medical imaging is a vital component of modern healthcare, enabling doctors and other medical professionals to diagnose and treat patients with greater accuracy and precision. However, the cost of medical imaging infrastructure can be significant for healthcare organizations, making it essential for leaders to...
The cost savings of cloud computing in healthcare
January 10, 2023
Cloud computing has become increasingly popular in the healthcare industry in recent years due to its ability to provide cost savings while improving efficiency and patient care. This article will explore how cloud computing can save healthcare organizations money and give examples of how it has been successfully...
The Ultimate Guide of DICOM
January 4, 2023
If you ever went to a clinic for an MRI, CT, or any other medical imaging modalities, you have probably received something that looks like a picture of your in-depth body parts. Due to DICOM, you can see that picture, and doctors do not have to waste valuable time from their work trying to decode the medical images...
Scalability in the Healthcare Industry
December 25, 2022
Business scalability refers to a company's ability to grow and expand its operations without incurring a proportionate increase in costs. In the healthcare industry, scalability is particularly important as it allows healthcare providers to meet the needs of an increasingly complex and diverse patient population while...
Scaling healthcare organizations with decentralized cloud framework
December 25, 2022
Scaling healthcare organizations through decentralized cloud infrastructure is a key strategy for ensuring that healthcare providers have the resources and capacity to meet the needs of their patients. By leveraging decentralized cloud infrastructure, healthcare organizations can increase the efficiency and...
Taking MRI to the next level of care with AI
December 18, 2022
MRI and AI are two completely different technologies with different uses and applications.
MRI vs CT scan. What is the difference?
December 18, 2022
MRI Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) are both medical imaging techniques that are used to produce detailed images of the human body. They work in different ways and are used for different purposes.
MRI imaging - brief overview and applications
December 18, 2022
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique used to produce detailed human body images. It works by using a powerful magnetic field and radio waves to create a detailed image of the body's internal structures, including the bones, muscles, fat, and organs.
Why DICOM Archiving is Better in Cloud
December 5, 2022
What is DICOM DICOM, or Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine, is an internationally recognized standard for medical images. DICOM images are used for various medical imaging modalities, such as X-rays, MRI scans, and ultrasounds. The Cloud Healthcare API provides operations for reading DICOM instances,...
An in-depth look at the present and future of PACS
December 3, 2022
What is PACS? PACS (picture archiving and communication system) is used in the healthcare system as a medical imaging technology to safely store and transfer electronic data that are important to patient care. By using PACS, confidential documents, films, and reports can be stored, sent, and retrieved automatically....
How Will AI Change Radiology?
December 1, 2022
Medical imaging is crucial to the management of different conditions and a major element in ensuring the continuum of care, from prevention, prompt detection and diagnosis, to informed treatment decisions and improved outcomes and rehabilitation. If the first few decades of radiology were about improving the...
Integrated web-based DICOM viewer: Reasons to choose Medicai
December 1, 2022
DICOM, or the Standard for Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine, started to be developed in 1983 when ACR (American College of Radiology) and NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) allied to fulfill the needs of radiologists, physicists, and equipment vendors. Decoding the images exported...
What's next for innovative healthcare leaders? (Cloud computing)
September 30, 2022
Webinar summary On the 29th of September 2022, Medicai together with Microsoft organised the webinar What’s Next for Innovative Healthcare Leaders? Find out why the future of medical imaging is in decentralized cloud infrastructure. The debate was hosted by Mircea Popa, CEO Medicai, Alexandru Artimon, CTO Medicai...
How Telehealth Can Help in a Medical Emergency
August 3, 2022
When it comes to telehealth, countless specialties have already discovered how to apply its benefits. Neurology, oncology, radiology, and more have all found ways to integrate remote or hybrid healthcare into their practices. However, one specialty, in particular, is finding new applications in surprising ways:...
Using Telehealth Services to Improve Internal Clinician Communication
July 27, 2022
Coordinating different physicians can be challenging, even if they're in the same practice. But, while challenging, strong communication and collaboration are crucial to providing accurate care and maintaining an efficient clinic. With the success of their practice at stake, physicians must improve internal...
How Telemedicine is Reducing Health Inequity
July 20, 2022
Physicians have been trying to reduce disparities in healthcare for years, but there has never been an easy solution. Particularly in rural and underserved areas, patients’ health suffers from limited availability of physicians and, respectively, healthcare. Without proper access, millions of patients are left with...
A Radiologist Profile: Interview with Dr. Sorin Ghiea
July 18, 2022
Interview with Dr. Sorin Ghiea, Radiologist specialized in musculoskeletal imaging, who works mainly with orthopedists, neurosurgeons, rheumatologists and medical recovery doctors.
Improving Patient Retention with Telehealth
July 6, 2022
As a healthcare practice, improving patient retention should be an utmost priority. High patient retention demonstrates a positive patient experience and a high quality of care. From a business perspective, it's also easier to retain current patients than acquire new ones. Most physicians acknowledge this truth but...
Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Telehealth: Which One Fits For You?
January 12, 2022
A growing number of healthcare practices worldwide are embracing the innovative concept that is telehealth. Telehealth enables both patients and providers to access healthcare via a remote and electronic health platform. As such, providing and receiving care has never been more convenient, opening the healthcare...
